Lead Engineer - Rotor Mechanical Design- Hybrid

GE Aerospace; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance with family coverage

Fitness Benefit

Life Assurance

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance

Flexible benefit plan

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Turkey is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to support the design, development, and improvement of rotor hardware and mechanical systems for next‑gen engine programs and technology demonstrators.

You will plan and execute design activities, perform analyses, and participate in hardware releases while collaborating with stress, manufacturing, quality and systems teams to meet performance, safety and producibility goals.

Qualifications

• BSc and/or MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical component design engineering.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated skills, familiarity or ability to learn CAD modelling and simulation tools.
• Strong cross-functional teaming, coordination and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is passionate about inventing the next generation of aviation technology.
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership skills and diligence in meeting commitments within tight and fluctuation schedules.
• Ability to guide and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and improvement of rotor hardware and mechanical systems for aerospace products.
• Plan and execute assigned design activities within established engineering processes and standards.
• Lead design reviews, hardware releases, and test support for technology demonstrators and rigs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as stress, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering.
• Apply sound technical judgment and escalate complex issues as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc Mechanical or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CAD modelling tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Site Overview: GE Aerospace has an advanced engineering center located in Istanbul, Kartal, complemented by cutting-edge laboratories in Kocaeli, Gebze. Additionally, our offices in Istanbul and Ankara provide essential support to commercial and defense engines across the country. The highly skilled engineers at the Türkiye Technology Center also contribute to GE Aerospace's engineering work on indigenous programs, new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing, supporting the country's position as an advanced aerospace hub. We are committed to a culture based on respect for people and provide professional growth opportunities for our employees. Join us and find an opportunity to shape the future of flight.

Role Overview

Responsible for supporting the design, development, and improvement of rotor hardware and mechanical systems for aerospace products. This role contributes to both new product development and technical improvement of existing components, helping ensure designs meet requirements for performance, safety, manufacturability, durability, and cost. The Lead Design Engineer will be a part of the Advanced Mechanical Design teams, responsible for the mechanical design activities of various module and components for the next-generation engine programs and relevant technology demonstrators, execution of design review cycles/ hardware releases and test support for the technology demonstrator rigs, Ground Test and Flight Test Demo engines. The position has responsibility for planning and executing assigned design activities within established engineering processes, standards, and functional practices. Work typically includes creating and updating component designs, supporting analysis and validation, resolving technical issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as stress, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering. This role has some autonomy in day-to-day execution, but work is generally performed within defined procedures and with guidance from more experienced engineers or technical leaders. The Lead Design Engineer is expected to apply sound technical judgment to routine design decisions, **escalate** more complex issues as needed, and contribute to departmental goals through reliable execution and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• BSc and/or MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical component design engineering
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated skills, familiarity or ability to learn CAD modelling and simulation tools
• Strong cross-functional teaming, coordination and communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is passionate about inventing the next generation of aviation technology
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership skills and diligence in meeting commitments within tight and fluctuation schedules
• Ability to guide and influence others

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience with rotor hardware or turbomachinery components
• Understanding of manufacturing methods, material behavior, and design for producibility
• Exposure to cross-functional engineering development environments
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage assigned work with accountability and attention to detail

GE Aerospace Turkey offers you the following:

• Strong inclusive and diverse company culture
• Being part of dynamic team
• Hybrid working opportunity
• Flexible benefit plan
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health insurance with wide coverage including spouse and children
• Fitness Benefit
• Life Assurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance